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Liam Fraser (born February 13, 1998) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth
Fraser was part of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency program until January 2013, when he moved to Toronto FC. Fraser was critical of the Whitecaps organization and cited a lack of opportunity as the main reason for his switch.
Toronto FC II
In 2015, Fraser was later called up to represent affiliate club Toronto FC II, and went on to make 10 appearances during the 2015 USL season. On June 6, 2015, Fraser made his professional debut in a 0–0 draw with Harrisburg City Islanders.
He signed his first professional contract on February 9, 2016, when he joined Toronto FC II on a permanent basis ahead of the 2016 USL season. In 2017, amongst rumours that he would sign a first team deal with Toronto FC, Fraser was listed #15 in the USL's annual 20 Under 20 list. During the 2017 offseason, Fraser would train with Danish club HB Køge. Upon completion of the 2017 season, Toronto FC II would exercise the option on Fraser's contract for the 2018 season.
Toronto FC
He signed with Toronto FC as a homegrown player on January 19, 2018. On 14 April 2018, Fraser made his debut for the first team, in a Major League Soccer game against the Colorado Rapids. Fraser would have his option for the 2020 season exercised by Toronto, keeping him with the club for 2020.
International
Youth
Fraser was called up to the Under-20 Development Camp squad in Ontario in September 2015, but did not feature under coach Rob Gale. He was then called up for the Under-20 International Camp squad in England in March 2016, but again failed to make his international debut. In August 2016, Fraser was called up to the U-20 team for a pair of friendlies against Costa Rica In February 2017, Fraser was named to Canada's roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship
Fraser was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.
Senior
After multiple camp call-ups in 2018 and 2019, Fraser made his debut for the Canadian senior team on October 15, 2019 as a substitute in a 2-0 win against the USA.
Career statistics
Club
- As of July 16, 2020
| Club | League | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Toronto FC II | USL | 2015 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | ||
| 2017 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| USL League One | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 2 | ||
| Toronto FC | MLS | 2018 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 85 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 89 | 2 | ||
International
- As of January 16, 2020
| Canada national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
